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Safe Zone Ally Manual Safe Zone Ally Manual 2012 1 Dear Safe Zone Ally, Welcome to the Safe Zone Program! Your willingness to serve as an advocate and visible resource for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community at the Houston Community College (HCC) is greatly appreciated! This resource guide has been designed to help you in accurately responding to the needs of the students, faculty, administrators, or staff who seek your assistance. Though it only represents a fraction of the information available on LGBT issues, you are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the contents as it will inform you on your role as an ally in the Safe Zone program. This resource guide is an ongoing project; therefore it is essential that you forward new and pertinent information to the Allies at any time. It is our hope that you will display your Safe Zone symbol with pride, for you are advancing the mission of the college by creating and maintaining a more inclusive campus environment for all members of the campus community. We owe a special debt of gratitude to Julie Smith of University of Houston-Clear Lake for allowing us free access to materials and information depicted in this handbook. Office of Institutional Equity 713 718-8271 (on behalf of the HCC Diversity Council) 2 Last updated December, 2011 Table of Contents Section 1: HCC Safe Zone Program ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………(pg 5) Introduction & Program Mission Program Goals Safe Zone Ally Contract Ally Removal Process Withdrawal from Program Process Section 2: Being an Ally ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(pg 9) What is an Ally? Ally Behavior General Expectations for Safe Zone Allies When to Refer a Student to Counseling Services The Heterosexual Ally Development Model Defining Homophobia Ways that Heterosexism and Homophobia Hurt LGBT People How Anti-LGBT Bias Hurts Us All GENEQ Homophobia & Heterosexism Subtle Examples of Homophobia, Heterosexism, & Sexism Fact & Information Sheet About: Some of the Effects of Homophobia Suggestions for Creating a LGBT-Affirmative Campus Responding to Anti-LGBT Bias Tips for Responding to Homophobia Action Steps to Being a Trans Ally "What I Should Do If?" Answers to Common Ally Questions Guidelines for Respectful Behavior Section 3: LGBT Development …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (pg 31) Why Come Out? Benefits & Risks Coming Out When Someone Comes Out to You Models of GLBT Identity Development Special Issues for LGBT Students Special Considerations for Bisexuals Bisexuality: Myths and Reality Multicultural LGBT Identity GLBT International University Population Intersex Transgender Umbrella: Useful Terms FAQ: Transgender Issues Section 4: Resources ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….(pg 50) Campus Resources 3 Houston Resources National Resources and Websites Book List Film List Articles for Allies Section 5: Appendices ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………(pg 59) Appendix A: Glossary of Common Terms Appendix B: Offensive Terms to Avoid Appendix C: Pride Symbols Appendix D: What’s Your Attitude? Personal Reflection Appendix E: GLBT History Quiz Appendix F: Endnotes 4 SECTION 1: HCC SAFE ZONE PROGRAM 5 Although we recognize that there are distinctions, it is important to note that when we refer to the LGBT community, we are including those who are intersex, questioning, or allies. INTRODUCTION AND PROGRAM MISSION As stated in our institution’s mission, the HCC is first and foremost an institution of higher learning, “whose primary role is to provide fair and equitable learning opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students” (Role and Scope Statement, 2008). Additionally, “the University’s faculty, staff, and administrators are committed to providing a humane, responsive, and intellectually stimulating environment for productive learning and working” (Role and Scope Statement, 2008). The HCC Safe Zone Program has been designed to further these goals. Our campus community reflects and is a part of a society comprising the broadest possible diversity of persons. Included in this diversity are the members of the LGBT community. The LGBT community is often the target of discrimination that has resulted in diminished opportunities for equal participation in our society. The HCC Safe Zone Program works to ensure that such loss does not occur on campus by establishing a place that is free of stereotypical barriers and promotes tolerance and respect for individuals of all sexualities and gender identities. The HCC Safe Zone Program has been created to respond to the needs of the HCC community. The mission of this program is to provide a welcoming environment for LGBT students, staff, administrators, and faculty that reflect the highest ethical standards of our university and society. GOALS: The HCC Safe Zone Program will: 1. Work to ensure all members of the LGBT community will be treated with dignity and respect; 2. Assist LGBT students, staff, administrators, and faculty achieve their educational and career goals, by creating an inclusive, safe environment for learning and working; 3. Provide the LGBT community with support, safety, and referral regarding LGBT related issues; 4. Work to ensure HCC policies, procedures, and practices reflect and promote a just, open, and an affirming environment for LGBT students, staff, administrators, and faculty; 5. Identify a network of allies who are concerned and empathetic about LGBT issues. 6 HCC Safe Zone Ally Agreement The HCC Safe Zone program is designed to further the mission of the university by helping to create a safe and supportive campus environment for all members of the HCC community. Specifically, this program was created to address the unique needs of those members of the community who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender. This segment of the world’s population is often the target of discrimination which diminishes the opportunity for equal participation in society. By choosing to become a Safe Zone Ally, I have agreed to take a personal stand against such discrimination on campus. In becoming an Ally, I will be an advocate and visible resource for the LGBT population at HCC. With my signature below, I certify that I fully understand and willingly accept the responsibilities which come with this role. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, respecting the privacy of each individual, using language appropriate to the person’s stage of development, being prepared to serve in a variety of capacities depending upon the needs of the individual, knowing the limits of my expertise and comfort, referring individuals to counseling when appropriate, consulting with the program Office of Institutional Equity 713 718-8271 if I have questions, displaying the Safe Zone logo in highly visible locations, not sharing my Safe Zone sign or buttons with others, staying updated on resources, and maintaining the credibility of the program by not misusing my status as a Safe Zone Ally. _________________________________________ _______________________________ Print Name Date __________________________________________ Signature 7 Ally Removal Process As stated previously in the Ally Manuel, the mission of the Safe Zone program is to provide a welcoming environment for LGBT students, staff, and faculty that reflects the highest ethical standards of our university and society. The overall goal of the program is to promote positive change in the atmosphere of our campus. In order for these goals to be achieved, it is critical that the program and its participants are held in high regard amongst the members of the HCC community. With this in mind, it is important for Allies to be accountable for actions which go against or are damaging to the purpose and prestige of the Safe Zone program. This accountability will be gained by providing the public the opportunity to report misuse of one’s Safe Zone Ally status. Anonymous concerns or complaints can be sent to our department. Following an inquiry, if allegations of misuse are substantiated, Ally status will be revoked and all program materials must be returned. Withdrawal from Program Should an Ally decide that he or she no longer wishes to participate in the program, a letter of withdrawal can be sent to the Diversity Council c/o Office of Institutional Equity at anytime throughout the year. Upon receiving the letter of withdrawal, the Office of Institutional Equity 713 718-8271 will contact the person to set up a brief exit interview. After completion of the interview, the person will be removed from all lists of Allies. The person must also return the Safe Zone placard and button. The list of Allies will be reviewed at the end of each academic year. At that time, all Allies will be asked whether or not they wish to continue participation in the program. Those wishing to withdraw at that time will also need to schedule a brief exit interview and return program materials to the Office of Institutional Equity 713 718-8271. 8 SECTION 2: BEING AN ALLY 9 WHAT IS AN ALLY? An ally is… "a person who is a member of the 'dominant' or 'majority' group who works to end oppression in his or her personal and professional life through support of, and as an advocate with and for, the oppressed population" (Washington & Evans, 2000, p. 313). "Allies are those who support gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender (GLBT) people, but do not identify as part of the GLBT community. Allies believe in the human rights of all people and demonstrate their celebration of diversity among people by
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